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  • Col. Mick McGuire (left), presents a gift to Staff Lt. Gen. Hamad Ameen Ahmed Mam Seeny Anwer during the inaugural graduation ceremony of two Iraqi F-16 pilots. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)

    A MILESTONE IN TUCSON: FORGED ALLIANCE SEALED AS THE 162ND FIGHTER WING GRADUATES ITS FIRST IRAQI PILOTS

    While the Republic of Iraq builds a strong defensive posture in the Middle East as it faces the challenges of securing its new democratic course at home, the 162nd Fighter Wing at the Tucson International Airport graduated two Iraqi air force (IqAF) F-16 pilots June 27. An occasion one would arguably find unimaginable a decade ago, Iraqi government
  • Col Edward Maxwell gives a smile to family and friends as he completes his final "fini" flight at the 162nd Fighter Wing on 31 May. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Amie Neighbors/Released)

    Col. Maxwell: Goodbye to wing but not Arizona

    Col. Edward Maxwell has spent much of his career serving the state of Arizona as well as his country. Although his service with the 162nd Fighter Wing has come to an end, his service to the state continues on. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer selected Maxwell to be the Assistant Adjutant General, Air Commander of the Arizona National Guard, May 29,
  • Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Ramirez, (left) and Senior Airman Brandon Butler, were recognized as the 2012 Logistics Readiness Senior NCO and Airman of the Year by the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

    Guard Bureau selects annual winners; 162nd LRS senior NCO and Airman to receive top awards

    Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Ramirez, Logistics Readiness Squadron quality assurance manager, and Senior Airman Brandon Butler, LRS material handler, were recently announced the 2012 Logistics Readiness Senior NCO and Airman of the Year by the Air National Guard.Ramirez and Butler were selected as top performers amongst over 8800 logistics readiness
  • Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk, Netherlands Detachment Tucson Arizona (NDTA) commander (left), presents Staff Sgt. Elaine Broacha with the Klomp Award at the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, March 11, 2013. Broacha was recognized for her contributions to an annual training mission for Dutch demonstration pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by WO Danny van der Molen /Released.)

    Klomp Award highlights Dutch, 162nd alliance during demo training

    When the Netherlands Detachment Tucson Arizona (NTDA) here at the 162nd Fighter Wing require a high level of professionalism in supporting their training mission, they count on the Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) in collaboration with the 148th Fighter Squadron to successfully negotiate the challenges of preparing pilots for battle.Once a year,
  • Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, (left) passes the command flag to Col. Matthew J. Manifold, who will head the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) at the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Ariz., May 3, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Amie Neighbors/Released)

    Test center welcomes new commander; praises ‘Total Force Integration’

    An Air Guard command pilot took the reins as commander of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) at the 162nd Fighter Wing after a change-of-command ceremony here May 3.Col. Matthew J. Manifold replaced Col. Richard J. Dennee, who retired after 30 years of combined military service in the Air Guard and Air Force.In his
  • Wanda Wolosky, one of a few remaining holocaust survivors, visited the 162 Fighter Wing April 11 to share with unit members the stories of her childhood as a Jewish girl in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

    Holocaust survivor visits 162nd FW

    She spoke softly, her English fragmented by a crisp Polish accent as she told of her torn youth. Sorrow blanketed the audience, the impact of her words bringing shock, anger and a few tears. She spoke with purpose, her words calm but filled with horrific visions of cruel injustices. Her message - remember the atrocities of our past to prevent the
  • With an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the background, the Aubuchon triplets take the oath of enlistment from Col. Mick McGuire at the 162nd Fighter Wing’s air park, April 6 in Tucson, Ariz. Christopher, Adrianna and Andrew turned 18 Mar. 31st, 2013, and are scheduled to attend basic training this August. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

    Tucson triplets join a new, extended family: The Air National Guard

    Triplets do many things together, but not too many can say they joined the military at the same time.In what was a first of its kind event at the 162nd Fighter Wing, the Aubuchons - composed of Adrianna, Andrew and Christopher - took their oath of enlistment at the air park here April 6."Their attitude toward service reflects prominently in their
  • Tech. Sgt. James Wright, a recruiter with the 162nd Fighter Wing, introduces himself to a military veteran March 9 at the annual Festival of Books in Tucson, Ariz. The wing recruiting team and student flight members operated a booth at the festival to provide community service and interface with community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Davis)

    162nd Fighter Wing personnel assist with Tucson's Festival of Books

    162nd Fighter Wing recruiters and student flight members participated in Tucson's annual Festival of Books March 9 and 10 at the University of Arizona.Tech. Sgts. James Wright, Valerie Fortina and Andy Lorenz, recruiters at the wing, manned a booth at the festival greeting future recruits, shaking the hands of past generation service members and
  • Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Smith, 9th Command Chief of the Air National Guard, listens to chiefs and first sergeants of the 162nd Fighter Wing during his visit March 9. Smith was in Tucson, AZ. for the Outstanding Airman of the Year awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Davis)

    Wing visited by retired command chief

    Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Smith, 9th Command Chief of the Air National Guard, visited the 162nd Fighter wing here, March 9 to speak with enlisted leadership about the sequestration and its effects on wing personnel.Chief Master Sgt. Gilbert Quiroz, a member of the 162nd Communications Flight, attended the meeting and found it very
  • The 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award recipients are, from left to right: Airman of the Year Senior Airman Russell Shirley, assigned to the 214th Air Reconnaissance Group; Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. William Reid, assigned to the 107th Air Control Squadron; Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Senior Master Sgt. David Juergens, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; First Sergeant of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Marclen Polanco, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; Honor Guard Member Staff Sgt. Ty Alan Goeken, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; Command Chief Master Sergeant Award Tech. Sgt. Susan Koncz, assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing and the Major General Donald L. Owens Junior Officer of the Year Capt. Matthew S. Hodges, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing. (Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

    Excellence In All They Do: AZANG Recognizes Outstanding Airmen

    There may have been no stream of paparazzi lining a red carpet at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa, but the Arizona Air National Guard's own stars showed up in their service and mess dress uniforms at the 2013 Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet (OAY) award ceremonies here March 9.All the Arizona Air Guard's units - from the
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